Lipid Profile Test in Saharanpur - Price & Details
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Lipid panel Test, Complete cholesterol test
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10-12 Hrs
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- LDL Cholestrol Direct Test
- Total Cholesterol
- HDL Cholestrol Test
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Overview
PharmEasy Labs has brought affordable healthcare and diagnostic services to Indians. Now, everyone can have their samples collected from their homes and analysed by top grade technology. The reports are verified by skilled pathologists which ensures there is never any error. The reports are emailed. You get all these services at remarkable rates.
Lipids are complex chemical compounds in our bodies that are waxy in texture and are not water soluble. Lipids include cholesterol and triglycerides. There are two kinds of cholesterol- low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL).
Cholesterol is produced by your liver and picked up by proteins that give it a ride to all parts of the body, where it helps with many bodily functions like utilising vitamins and creating hormones. If there is excess cholesterol and LDL, the HDL brings it all back to the liver, which removes the extra cholesterol from the body. Thus, HDL prevents the buildup of plaque in the arteries and helps prevent heart attacks and strokes. But if LDL levels keep growing, the risk of heart disorders increases.
Triglycerides are also lipids. When you eat food, calories enter your body. The excess calories are converted into triglycerides for future use. Foods like butter, oil, and animal fats cause your body to produce more triglycerides than most other foods. Low levels of triglycerides can easily be used up by your body. When you eat too many fatty foods and do not require much energy, there will be an excess of triglycerides. This increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Lipids are responsible for many important actions within your body. They are as follows:
- Lipids are the source of energy that drives your body to carry out all its functions.
- They form a protective layer around your organs and shield them from injuries.
- Lipids are a component of the cell wall and determine what can go in and come out of the cells.
- These also store energy in the adipose cells of the body.
- Lipids help absorb vitamins.
- Lipids help to make blood clot and prevent haemorrhage.
- They prevent inflammation and oxidative stress, thereby strengthening cells.
- They help regulate blood pressure.
- They transmit nerve impulses.
- They help with brain development and brain functioning.
Within nominal limits, both cholesterol and triglycerides are essential. Excess of lipids can have terrible consequences on a person's health and trigger liver and cardiovascular diseases. Too much cholesterol in the blood can form deposits called plaque. This plaque can narrow or clog the arteries (atherosclerosis). If a plaque ruptures, a blood clot forms, which may in future cause a heart attack or stroke. This is where the lipid profile test comes in handy.
It analyses your blood lipid levels using these parameters:
- LDL Cholesterol direct
- Total Cholesterol
- HDL Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Serum VLDL cholesterol
- LDL/HDL ratio
- TC/HDL Cholesterol Ratio
- Non-HDL Cholesterol
- HDL / LDL Cholesterol Ratio
- TRIG / HDL Ratio
Test Necessity
Your doctor may recommend a lipid profile to monitor your cardiovascular health as part of a routine health checkup.
If you are at risk of developing cardiovascular disease, your doctor may ask you to have a lipid profile periodically to monitor your health. The risk factors leading to cardiovascular disease are:
- If you are a man over 45 or a woman over 50
- Have pre-existing high cholesterol levels
- Obesity
- Smoking
- Physically less active
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- A family history of heart disease
Lipid profile is used to help diagnose some other health conditions which can affect the lipid levels such as:
- Liver disease
- Pancreatitis
- Chronic kidney disease
- Hypothyroidism
Test Preparation
You are required to fast for 12 to 14 hours before the lipid profile test. You can have water and medicines but no other beverages or food.
During the Lipid Profile Test
During the sample collection, a needle (freshly unsealed) will be inserted into a vein that is located with the help of a vein finder. PhatmEasy's phlebotomists are extremely skilled, and you will feel no discomfort. The sample will be sealed in a sterilised tube and taken to the lab in an icebox.
Reasons to Book a Lipid Profile Test in Saharanpur through PharmEasy
- You will get huge discounts on all tests.
- Booking the test is easy because the website and the app feature an interface that is very intuitive.
- Your blood sample will be collected from your home.
- You will get notifications for every step of the process.
- Automated and barcoded machines are used for sample analysis and report generation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it usually take to get the lipid profile test report in Saharanpur?
It will take PharmEasy about 60 hours to deliver your lipid profile report in Saharanpur. The exact time is linked to your PIN code.
Is fasting necessary for the lipid profile test?
It is better to ask your doctor if fasting is required because different doctors have different takes on whether it is needed. Lipid profile test can be done both on an empty stomach or after a meal.
Should I walk into a lab for the lipid profile, or should I book a test in Saharanpur?
Book a lipid profile test in Saharanpur through PharmEasy Labs and be ready to have the phlebotomist come over to your home to collect your blood sample.
What is the lipid profile test cost in Saharanpur?
INR 339 to INR 879 is the lipid profile test cost in Saharanpur.
Why is it important to monitor lipid profile?
By keeping tabs on the lipid profile, one can lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases and other health complications.
Can I lower my triglyceride levels?
You can reduce your triglyceride levels easily by exercising and losing weight, lowering your fat intake and limiting your alcohol consumption. Take the medicines for the duration and as per the dosage prescribed by your doctor.
Which are healthy fats for consumption?
Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are good for your health. You will find these in vegetable oil, egg yolk, fish with omega-3 fatty acids, dark chocolate, etc.